Senegal reasserts commitment to making West Africa a digital services hub
Date: 2025-10-10
The Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs for Senegal, Alioune Sall has participated in a high-level panel discussion on the theme “Making West Africa a Hub for Digital Services: What Are the Conditions for Success?”on the sidelines of the FII Senegal Forum.
In
his remarks, the Mr. Sall outlined Senegal’s vision under the New Technological Deal (New Deal Technologique),
stressing the importance of building a sovereign,
interconnected, and competitive digital infrastructure to drive
sustainable development. He highlighted that technology must serve as a tool
for solving real societal challenges, reaffirming the inclusive and human-centered nature
of Senegal’s digital transformation agenda.
The
Minister further announced the upcoming
launch of the Startup Act, a policy framework designed to stimulate innovation, support young entrepreneurs, and enhance the competitiveness of
Senegal’s digital ecosystem.
Through
these initiatives, Senegal he said continues to demonstrate strong leadership
and ambition in positioning West
Africa as a dynamic hub for digital services, innovation, and
inclusive growth.
By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
